An A-lister makes an appearance in the new "Superman" movie, in reference to the hero's origin story.

This story discusses major plot developments, including the ending, in "Superman," currently playing in theaters. In the climax of "Superman" - the first feature film under the DC Studios banner, and the official big screen launch of the new DC Universe - the city of Metropolis is split in two.

From Christopher Reeve's take on the Man of Steel to David Corenswet's portrayal of the iconic character, critics rank all the Superman movies.

Below, we have our ranking of the nine modern, live-action Superman films, as well as the extended version of one that debuted on streaming. We’re skipping a few of the extended serials from the 1950s because, frankly, we haven’t seen them, but our friends at Screencrush say they’re pretty good. Do you agree with these rankings? Let us know below.

Of the 10 highest-grossing films domestically, four feature beloved comic-book heroes ("Avengers: Endgame," "Spider-Man: No Way Home," "Black Panther" and "Avengers: Infinity War"). The streak likely won't end anytime soon,